Account of Trial, [, Hancock Co., IL], 24–28 May 1845, State of IL v. Williams et al. (Hancock Co., IL, Circuit Court 1845); handwriting of ; 101 pages; Wilford Wood Museum, Bountiful, UT; images in Joseph Smith Murder Trial Papers, 1844–1845, CHL.
Supposes Smith let him go— the wound in Gallihers face was on his cheek— he was <a boy> from 14 to 18 years of age— Grover got out of my waggon two or three miles from — dont recollect seeing him any more that night— Forget who were in my waggon when I got to — there were one or two men— Wills did not ride all the way— the Chittenden’s did not ride with me more than 1/2 mile— first some would ride, and then they would get out and others get in— there were not enough teams to take them all— I resided in — Am not a member of the Mormon Church— have never joined it— I have no family— I live with my step father he and my are members of the Church— I follow the business of loafering. I have followed loafering the most of this winter— I have lived in 6 years this spring— I commenced the trade of loafering a little before last Court here— knows one William M Daniels, have Seen him— dont know what trade he follows— I have had a little conversation with Daniels about this case— we have respectively communicated to each other what we know about the matter— Daniels told me about seeing this marvelous light just before the last term of court— he described that light as being like a flash of lightning we have Stated to each other what our evidence would be in this case— Is not acquainted with Miss Eliza Graham— did not See her at — we have had a little conversation about this case, but very <little>— [p. 69]